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Welbeck Academy
Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2QL, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.3 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
472
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement,' this primary school is currently working on enhancing its overall effectiveness. However, it performs well in key stage 2, with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Despite these strengths, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 15% of schools, suggesting there is room for growth in various areas.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.1%
Black African18.0%
White Other5.5%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.97269, -1.56608 · NE6 2QL
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN138577
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewelbeck.wiseacademies.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Welbeck Academy rated by Ofsted?
Welbeck Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Welbeck Academy a good school?
Welbeck Academy scores 15.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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